Times of Islamabad

Japan shows interest in investing to up-grade technology

Japan shows interest in investing to up-grade technology

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting (SAPM) Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan has stressed the need for enhanced engagement with Japan in the fields of information and culture.

During a meeting with Japanese Ambassador Kuninori Matsude, who called on her in Islamabad, she said cultural cooperation between the two countries is not only imperative to promote people-to-people contacts but also vital to understand each other’s values.

She said Japan is a model for the world in terms of technological advancement and development.

She said Pakistan highly valued its bilateral ties with Japan and will like Tokyo to further collaborate and invest in the field of media and information.

The Japanese envoy showed his keen interest of investing in up-gradation of technology at Radio Pakistan and Pakistan Television Corporation.

Kuninori Matsude said they are looking forward to the participation of Pakistani hockey team in Tokyo 2020-Paralympic Games.

The ambassador said it was high time for high level bilateral visits to further strengthen bilateral relationship in the areas mutually beneficial for the two countries.